Is the JBL Live 780NC worth the upgrade from the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless?
Verdict
Downgrade
The JBL Live 780NC actually scores 13.1 points below the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on calls (8.0 to 6.5) and sound (8.8 to 7.5). On paper: battery life 57 h to 80 h, weight 290 g to 260 g and bluetooth 5.4 to 6.0. Worth checking: battery life (anc on) goes 57 h to 50 h and driver size goes 42 mm to 40 mm. It is at least $200 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.87.5
- Noise cancelling8.27.0
- Battery9.49.0
- Calls8.06.5
- Value7.37.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | MOMENTUM 5 Wireless | Live 780NC | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 57 h | 80 h | |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Weight | 290 g | 260 g | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 57 h | 50 h | |
| Driver size | 42 mm | 40 mm | |
| Microphones | 8 | 4 | |
| Driver | 42 mm dynamic | 40 mm dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz - 40 kHz | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "MOMENTUM 5 Wireless to Live 780NC". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.